Wrist support

pipkin71

If anyone needs wrist support, what type do you use?

I use walking sticks to get around, and, although I have a wheelchair, I try not to use it unless I have to.

The problem is, I have arthritis in my wrists and some days they swell and make it difficult to grip things, which means it's difficult holding on to the sticks.

The pain can be really intense, but I don't want to spend more time in the chair than I already do

Any ideas on how to address this problem would be appreciated. I'm so fed up with all the changes in my joints, and especially fed up with the pain

JimmyTheWig

I used some out of the 99p shop a while ago. They were great.
My pain wasn't as bad as yours was, methinks, but might be worth a try.

cyberbob

Speak to a physio or OT they should be able to supply you with some.

Careful_with_that_Axe

I use Volar splints which I find very helpful, but I often take the metal splint out as I find it can give me cramp in my hands when I use it with a walking stick. Have you looked at sticks with an ergonomic grip?

pipkin71

JimmyTheWig wrote: »

I used some out of the 99p shop a while ago. They were great.
My pain wasn't as bad as yours was, methinks, but might be worth a try.

Thanks Jimmy.

I have tried those type but they don't really help.

pipkin71

cyberbob wrote: »

Speak to a physio or OT they should be able to supply you with some.

They didn't mention anything about them at my recent assessment cyberbob, although we did discuss the problems I have with my wrists.

pipkin71

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

I use Volar splints which I find very helpful, but I often take the metal splint out as I find it can give me cramp in my hands when I use it with a walking stick. Have you looked at sticks with an ergonomic grip?

Thanks for that CWTA.

I will have a look to see if I can buy some.

My sticks already have an ergonomic grip but it's becoming more painful to use them, now.

Careful_with_that_Axe

pipkin71 wrote: »

Thanks for that CWTA.

I will have a look to see if I can buy some.

My sticks already have an ergonomic grip but it's becoming more painful to use them, now.

If you have any problems getting them, a suplier local to me; Tremorvah Industries, does lots of aids and will post them out. Don't know how they compare on price though.
I got mine from Physiotherapist and don't know if you have access to that service and could get them through there?

Careful_with_that_Axe

http://www.mobilityaidsguide.com/Truro/Tremorvah-Industries-2150.asp

SingleSue

I am having the same problem pipkin....I have an ergonomic grip on my crutch but it means I can't wear my splint, so now I have a choice - use the crutch and be in pain from my wrist everytime I put weight down on it (unfortunately, the crutch needs to be on the right side and it is the right wrist which is completely beggered due to unstable wrist bones and arthritis) plus have the bones move from where they are supposed to be, or not use the crutch, not have the pain from the wrist but then not be able to walk anywhere!

I'm going to talk to my physio again next week as it is becoming more and more of a problem.

snoopy89

i got one of these today,

http://www.neo-g.co.uk/supportPictures/wrist-brace.htm


seems to be better made than other supports that i have seen and used. paid 18.80 for it, dear yes but like i said seems well made and i got large size. just hope it stops some of the pain and problems with hand and wrist, oh it also has ajustable hand bar. hope that helps.;)